How to Make Lauki Kofta

How to Make Lauki Kofta – Bottle gourd or Lauki is generally a boring veggie to many people, especially kids. One of the best ways to add this healthy veggie in diet is to make yummy deep fried koftas from it. The combination of fried koftas and spicy curry is wonderful and would be enjoyed by people of all age groups. The presence of Lauki in the kofta remains unrecognized.

Nutrients Facts: Bottle Gourd is definitely regarded as one of the healthiest vegetables. This very versatile vegetable is loaded with water (about 92%) and minerals and keeps the body system hydrated. Also called Lauki or Doodhi in India, it definitely doesn’t get just as much attention as it deserves. Bottle gourd is a vegetable high on water and is also a rich source of vitamin C, K and calcium. It helps in maintaining a healthy heart and brings down bad cholesterol levels.

Portions : 4Prep Time: 10 minsCook Time: 35 minsTotal Time: 45 Mins

Ingredients on How to Make Lauki Kofta

For Koftas:

2 Cups of Lauki, grated

1 tsp Salt

1/2 Cups of Besan

1 tsp Red Chilli Powder

Tamarind

For Gravy:

1 1/2 Cups of Onion, finely chopped

3 Tbsp Lauki Water

1 tsp Salt

2 Tbsp Coriander Leaves

1 tsp Turmeric Powder

5 Nos Tomato, pureed

1 tsp Red Chilli Powder

2 tsp Coriander Powder

2 Cups Water

Steps on How to Make Lauki Kofta

For Preparing Koftas:

1. Grate Lauki and squeeze out the water and keep that water in a separate bowl to use in gravy. Now put the grated Lauki in a deep bowl.

2. Add salt, red chilli powder and besan to it. Mix the ingredients thoroughly. If it still watery then add little more besan for a thic consistency of the mixture

3. Apply oil on your palms and make flat ball to stuff 1 piece of tamarind in each ball.